BCUMC Congregational Survey

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A new Bishop has been appointed to the Pacific Northwest Conference in January, 2023. We have been directed to provide an updated Profile for Mission and Ministry prior to January. A good portion of the profile is our vision for Ministry and Mission, and we need your input from this short survey to get a sense of where Bear Creek UMC will be going in the next few years. This also helps us know where we should be focusing our energies and efforts!

Please take a few minutes to fill this out; add any comments you wish (in addition to comments for specific questions) and return it to the church office ASAP.

Thank you for taking the time, and for being an active, loving participant in the life of our church.

We at Bear Creek are a thriving, inviting, inclusive community striving to reach out to the world with the compassion and unconditional love of Jesus.

Email *

How well do you understand the mission of Bear Creek UMC?

I feel a deep connection to it.

I relate to it well enough.

I don't feel connected to it.

I don't understand what the mission is.

Other:

Clear selection

Do you feel welcomed as you enter our worship space?

Yes

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Clear selection

What can we do to make sure each member and visitor to our church feels welcome?

We are a Reconciling Church, open and affirming to all people and especially welcoming of the LGBTQ+ community. How important is that to you? What can we do to continue on this journey?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not important to me personally

Clear selection

What can we, as a congregation, do to support all those who wish to attend, no matter their race, sexuality, gender identity, or journey in faith?

Do you leave the services feeling spiritually fed?

Yes

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

I feel disconnected from worship.

Clear selection

Please expand on your experience

Do you feel the church is sensitive to the major needs of the congregation?

Yes, I have seen the church help those in the congregation with real needs.

Yes, I have been the recipient of help from the church when I needed it.

I have heard the pastor express a desire to help the congregation.

I am not sure.

Clear selection

Does the worship music at Bear Creek resonate with you?

Yes, the music helps me feel a deeper connection to God.

Yes, it helps me feel more self-reflection.

Sometimes I don’t feel a connection to the worship.

I don’t often feel a connection to the worship music.

Clear selection

Please expand on your answer regarding worship music. *

Do you have a favorite hymn? What is it?

Do you feel engaged in Bear Creek UMC?

Yes, I feel a part of the church, its mission and initiatives.

I enjoy being in the church, but I don’t take an active role.

I feel I’m sometimes watching from the sidelines.

I do not feel that I have been made aware of the possibilities within the church.

I don’t feel engaged.

Clear selection

What can the church do to help you feel more engaged in its life?

As the church opens up after COVID, more small groups and programs are being planned. Which of the following would interest you the most? (Please check all that apply.)

A mom's group

A father’s group

Marriage and relationship classes.

Bible Study/Scripture Exploration

Young adult group

Youth group

Other:

Missions and Outreach are important in our church life. What is important to you as an individual and to you as part of a community?

Mission Trips

Crop Walk for Hunger

Bear Creek Children’s Fund (New kitchen in Kenya Orphanage)

Immigrant families (coats and diapers)

Feeding the 5000

Helping Hand

Stephen Ministry

Other:

Clear selection

If you have recently started attending Bear Creek UMC, what is mainly responsible for bringing you through the doors for the first time?

A friend or family member

Posts or ads on social media

A special event or program

I saw the building and was curious

An online search

Other:

Clear selection

I have been attending (am a member) for _____ years/months.

Why do you attend church? (Please check all that apply)

To be closer to God.

To give my children a moral foundation.

For comfort in times of trouble or sorrow.

To be part of a faith community.

To continue my family’s faith traditions.

To meet new people/socialize.

Other:

Would you like to have a more active role in the church? Please indicate your interest below.

Staff Parish Relations Committee

Finance Committee

Trustees

God’s Hands/Missions

Learn Team

Choir/Band

Welcome, Invite and Engage Team

General Giving

Other (potlucks, special events, etc.)

Clear selection

How often do you attend church?

I try to come weekly

As my schedule allows

For special events or holidays

Online when I cannot attend in person.

Other:

Clear selection

What do you like about the physical church (check all that apply)

Sanctuary

Gathering area

Library

Education rooms

Sound System

Video displays

Cleanliness

Kitchen

Other:

Communication is important. Do you feel that you receive sufficient information about the life of the church? How do you receive up-to-date information about the church activities?

Church bulletin

Weekly email

Announcements during the service

Social media

Other:

Clear selection

I would like to receive information by

Please tell us what Bear Creek UMC can do better to make you feel this is truly your faith community?

THANK YOU

The information received through this survey will be used only for research purposes, to help us develop the best worship experience for our congregation. If you wish to remain anonymous, please feel free to not add your name. If you would like to be contacted further, please indicate below.

Thank you for your time, interest, and most of all caring about Bear Creek United Methodist Church.

Please complete this survey by: NOVEMBER 16.

Name

Zip Code

Phone Number

Check all that apply

I am a member of Bear Creek UMC

I regularly attend Bear Creek UMC

I would like more information about joining Bear Creek UMC

I would like information about Baptism

I would like to be contacted to discuss my answers further

Send me a copy of my responses.